We have some changes in employment law for 2013. I have put together the highlights of the changes. Employers are going to need to update their policies and procedures. Wage and Hour: Compensation Agreements: California law generally requires the payment of overtime to nonexempt employees for hours worked over 8 in a day, 40 in a… Read more »
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Access to Social Media for Employers denied!
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed two bills into law on Thursday that keep employers or universities from demanding access passwords to Facebook or Twitter accounts. AB 1844, Campos. Employer use of social media. Existing law generally regulates the conduct of employers in the state. This bill would prohibit an employer from requiring or requesting an employee or applicant for employment to… Read more »
Labor Department Cranking up compliance pressure on joint employers
Employers wanting to outsource their employment law compliance need to understand that they can not transfer their risk to an employer of record. The Department of Labor is targeting joint employers. Read the article by John Thompson http://bit.ly/TAIulF Employers need to understand they really can not outsource their liability to be in compliance with the… Read more »
Talent Acquisition
As more companies turn to pre-employment tests, complaints of bias are cropping up. Employers are increasingly looking for assessment tests to ensure they make the offer to the candidate that is the best fit for the company. Will testing lead you to the perfect candidate? or to a disparate impact lawsuit? The EEOC has developed… Read more »